The northern part of the country is also a great place to get a glimpse of Icelandic history and culture. Start in the town of Sauðárkrókur, around 200km west of Húsavík, visitors can explore ...

True Scandinavians, Icelandic sheepdogs are Iceland's only native dog and a symbol of Icelandic culture. Originally bred as herding dogs by Norse settlers (and still excellent working dogs ...

You can’t a-fjord to miss this. Taste of Iceland, a festival that brings Icelandic traditions and culture to cities across the U.S., adds an exciting lineup of special events for locals from ...

Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is not only a haven for adventure seekers but also a vibrant stage for a variety of unique festivals and events. These gatherings ...

The Icelandic film director Baltasar Kormákur shares his surname with a lead character in Kormáks saga from the 13th century, Kormákur Ögmundarson. The name derives from Cormac.

Taste of Iceland in Nashville is a three-day cultural festival (June 26-28) celebrating Icelandic culture, with a focus on food, music, and other aspects of Icelandic life. The festival includes a ...

Named like a "Lord of the Rings" character, this Canadian town in Manitoba is a lakefront escape serving up seafood, art, and ...

A multimedia exhibition celebrating Icelandic environment and culture will be on view at the Dublin Arts Council from March 8 through April 25. The exhibition, "A Journey of Iceland — From ...

The northern part of the country is also a great place to get a glimpse of Icelandic history and culture. Start in the town of Sauðárkrókur, around 200km west of Húsavík, ...